San Jose del Cabo

180km (113 miles) SE of La Paz; 33km (21 miles) NE of Cabo San Lucas; 1,760km (1,100 miles) S of Tijuana
San José del Cabo, with its pastel cottages and narrow streets lined with flowering trees, retains the air of a provincial Mexican town. The main square, adorned with a wrought-iron bandstand and shaded benches, faces the cathedral, which was built on the site of an early mission. San José is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with a collection of noteworthy cafes, art galleries, interesting shops, and intriguing small inns adding a newly refined flavor to the central downtown area.